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Lek Display principle

Lessons from Andean Cock-of-the-rock

Enter the lek.

Flame-Crest Lek Calling

Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus) featured animal image on AnimalDex

Core lesson

Be visible where the right audience gathers.

Biological basis

Andean cock-of-the-rock males gather at leks and use bright crests, calls, and displays to attract mates.

Best use cases

Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.

Being noticedCreative performanceCourtship energyPublic presentationRight audience

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